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ABOUT GROUPM NEXUSGroupM Nexus is the worlds leading global media performance organisation that unites GroupM Practices (search, social, programmatic, ad-ops, commerce) and Solutions (Finecast, Xaxis, Sightline and Goat) into a single unit. The global organisation will be underpinned by a new cross-channel performance platform, AI and international delivery hubs to set new benchmarks for innovation, effectiveness and efficiency for GroupMs agencies and clients.With +350 people across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, our primary purpose is to deliver unrivalled advantage to our clients, stakeholders, and people.We have a clear vision for our business, to lead the next era of media performance. We believe that this spans how we make advertising work better for our people, our planet, our communities, and our clients.Our Nexus mission statement is to place transformative technology at the centre of human experiences. Well achieve this by connecting our technology, talent and thinking.ROLE OUTLINEThe Nike team is expanding looking for Performance roles with a genuine passion for driving results while working with a killer team and client. Nike is known for activating truly exciting, groundbreaking, and first-to-market media campaigns. Adding Performance to our existing Brand Team is a unique opportunity and one not to be missed. Tenure on the Mindshare Nike team is huge because the people frankly love and care for the brand. The Mindshare team is a true extension of the Nike Marketing team.As our Implementation & Activation Associate Director - Performance, this role spans the full spectrum of implementation, activation, and delivery. You will provide leadership to activation staff, drawing on your expertise to coach, teach, and support them in delivering for our clients to a consistently high standard. You will also collaborate with clients to produce successful implementation plans that drive real business change.For this role, we need someone who is an expert on all things digital, including Search, Social, and Programmatic, and ideally with experience in eCommerce. You will be an experienced people manager, responsible for a team of 3 or 4. This is a fast-paced, high-volume, but very rewarding client.KEY RELATIONSHIPSCollaborating closely with internal teamsEstablishing strong relationships with relevant media, data, and technology partnersFostering deep trust and understanding with agency client teamsContributing to great teamwork in your immediate teamWHAT YOU SHOULD SPEND YOUR TIME DOINGPeople 35% of your timeManage team workflow, delegating tasks effectively, ensuring goals are set & met, and resolving issues with minimal guidanceEnsure performance evaluations are completed to the required frequency and standard, coaching managers where necessaryLead the training and development of junior members of the team, including up-to-date certifications/accreditations across all relevant platformsProduct 30% of your timeEnrich ongoing implementation planning and buying practices to improve delivery, collaborating with practice leads where relevantActively lean into GroupM craft initiatives at an AU, APAC, and Global level to drive best practices in your team and maximize knowledge sharing opportunities.Bring innovation and creativity to the table by leading the testing agenda for your team, collaborating with partners to harness their capabilitySupervise the reporting output across the team, ensuring it is jargon-free, insightful, and of the highest standardClient 20% of your timeOwn key relationships at the intermediate level, as it relates to implementation planning & buyingDemonstrate strong media planning principles, working with clients to provide implementation plans that are grounded in strategic prioritiesProvide coaching and guidance to junior team members on their communication and relationship-building skillsCommercial 15% of your timeAddress and resolve challenges and issues related to commercial tasks, liaising with stakeholders and coaching junior team members as required with minimal supervisionSeek and implement improvements to ways of working that increase efficiency and effectiveness of commercial operationsSupport Director on investment decisions, audits, and forecastingWHAT MAKES A GREAT IMPLEMENTATION & ACTIVATION ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - PERFORMANCEAttention to detail: monitoring the quality and accuracy of your own work and that of othersOrganisation: managing expectations across all stakeholders, setting clear prioritiesTeam & collaboration: assuming extra responsibilities to facilitate the achievement of team goalsCommunication: effectively communicating business objectives, issues, and outcomes clearly, applying strategic thinkingAnalytical: recognizing causes & consequences of actions and events that are not readily apparentFlexibility: recognizing changing circumstances quickly and proactively implementing successful action plans across the teamProactivity/taking the initiative: consistently contributing to improve work methods, outcomes, and team performanceProblem solving: identifying root problems and proactively implementing solutions, acting to minimize risk across all implementation processes and procedures#LI-Promoted #J-18808-Ljbffr